Utah’s Rising exits win vs. Baylor; injury said to be ‘not serious’

Utah quarterback Cam Rising left late within the second quarter of the Utes’ 23-12 win towards Baylor on Saturday with a hand harm and didn’t return.

The harm occurred after Rising was shoved right into a financial institution of watercoolers on the Baylor sideline, which didn’t lead to a roughing the passer penalty. Rising was later seen in avenue garments on the sideline with the ring and center fingers on his proper throwing hand taped.

Talking after the win, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham stated he was unable to offer something conclusive about Rising’s availability for subsequent week’s sport towards Utah State however didn’t sound overly involved.

“Simply been advised it is not actual severe,” Whittingham stated. “You realize what I do know now. It wasn’t actual severe and may’t inform you the precise description of what occurred, however he could also be again this week. We’ll see.”

Earlier than exiting, Rising accomplished 8 of 14 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns as Utah constructed a 23-0 lead. He was changed by true freshman Isaac Wilson, the youthful brother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson, who accomplished 4 of 9 passes for 40 yards.

Rising, a seventh-year senior, missed all of final 12 months with a significant knee harm suffered within the Rose Bowl the earlier season.

Rising’s return from harm this 12 months is a big motive Utah entered the season as one of many favorites to win the Massive 12 in its first 12 months within the convention. He led the Utes to Pac-12 titles in 2021 and 2022 and was a first-team all-conference choice in 2021.